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City of Jacksonville, JEA, and FSCJ Receive $2.8 Million Grant to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The City of Jacksonville, JEA, and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) are proud to receive a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to fund the installation of 100 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across public spaces and educational campuses in Jacksonville. The funding, part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help address the region's growing EV infrastructure gap, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Jacksonville’s underserved communities.
Jacksonville Awarded $5.8 Million SIPPRA Grant to Strengthen Early Literacy and Family Health
The City of Jacksonville has been awarded $5.8 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program. This groundbreaking grant—the first of its kind ever received by Jacksonville—will drive innovative solutions to support early childhood literacy and family health across the community.
MAYOR DEEGAN VETOES ORDINANCE #2024-800
Bill Gives Fiscally Irresponsible Rate Increase to Waste Hauler, Raises Separation of Powers Issue
FREEZE WARNING ISSUED, COJ WARMING CENTER OPENING TONIGHT (JAN. 11, 2025)
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s overnight. A Freeze Warning is in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RELEASES COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIP REMINDERS
Freeze Warning & Frost Advisory in Effect, Warming Center Open for Fourth Night in a Row
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ISSUES HEATING SAFETY TIPS WITH CONTINUED COLD WEATHER
As Duval County faces dangerously cold temperatures, staying warm is a top priority for many households. However, the increased use of heating equipment during winter brings a heightened risk of home fires, three of which occurred overnight. The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division is urging residents to follow essential heating safety practices to stay warm and safe.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE UPDATE ON HOMELESS OUTREACH EFFORTS
The City of Jacksonville has released the following frequently asked questions to update residents and stakeholders on homeless outreach efforts:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE HOSTS THE 38th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST PRESENTED BY FLORIDA BLUE
The City of Jacksonville, along with its partners, the Jacksonville Branch NAACP, the Jacksonville Urban League, and the JAX Chamber, invite the community to the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue on Friday, January 17, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 8 a.m., led by hosts Dawn Lopez from Action News Jax and Anthony Austin from First Coast News. The theme of this year’s event is “Audacious Faith in the Future,” which is a phrase from Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech.
FREEZE WARNING AND COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED, COJ WARMING CENTER OPENING TONIGHT (JANUARY 6, 2025)
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s for this evening. A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
CITY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AND NEW LEADERSHIP IN JFRD’S FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
Chief Kevin Jones, who serves as Jacksonville’s Fire Marshall and leads the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Fire Prevention Division, is retiring after more than 30 years with the department. His last day with JFRD is Friday, January 3, 2025.